Spanning 3,854 acres, Deception Pass State Park boasts an impressive 14.5 miles of coastline plus freshwater shoreline. It spreads over Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island , with the iconic ...

To get to Deception Pass State Park take Exit 230 on Interstate 5, head west on State Route 20 for about 12 miles to the junction with the SR 20 spur (which continues to Anacortes).

Deception Pass has been Washington’s most popular state park ever since it opened in 1922, with visitor numbers today that rival the country’s most popular national parks.

Deception Pass State Park is one of Washington's most-loved parks. (NOTE: Washington will soon charge a $30 annual fee for people who visit state parks and recreational lands. Visitors can ...

Deception Pass, on the north end of Whidbey Island, is the most visited state park in Washington for many reasons: It features 38 miles of hiking trails spread over its 3,854 acres, and has some ...

Deception Pass State Park was founded on April 17, 1922. Prior to becoming a park, the land surrounding the pass on both the Whidbey and Fidalgo sides was owned by the U.S. military, with the ...

"When most people see the pass, they see it from the bridge and they are usually intimidated by what they see below with the swirling cauldron of currents," said tour guide Rob Casey. But when you ...

In the wake of an August fire on Deception Pass State Park’s Hope Island, park staff and volunteers weren’t sure if spring would bring an abundance of wildflowers or the return of invasive ...

The treasured camping spots, mysterious coves and gorgeous views of Deception Pass State Park are being celebrated this year as the park nears its 100th birthday.

HOPE ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — In the wake of an August fire on Deception Pass State Park's Hope Island, park staff and volunteers weren't sure if spring would bring an abundance of wildflowers or ...